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A DEVINE NIGHT Comedian Adam DeVine visits San Luis Obispo
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“How many people literally thought they were coming to an Adam Levine show? You’re so bummed! You’re like, 'Jesus what happened to him? He looks horrible! He gained like 35 pounds and shrunk 11 inches, he looks like shit.' Yeah, I’m such a bitch.” Comedian and actor Adam DeVine took the stage in the Recreation Center Sept. 16, making the crowd of WOWies, WOW leaders and other Cal Poly students hoot with laughter. With a red solo cup of Redbull and LaCroix in hand, the "Workaholics," "Pitch Perfect" and "Modern Family" star covered everything from T-Rex impressions to puberty to a passionate rendition of "The Star-Spangled Banner."
“It was either that or some Usher … ‘You Want It Bad,’” DeVine said. DeVine sang the national anthem only after the crowd begged him to sing something. He admitted he didn’t know “Cups” from "Pitch Perfect". He also shared he didn’t prepare a song for his "Pitch Perfect" audition because he thought the movie was about baseball, not singing. This kind of improvisation is common for DeVine, both in his stand-up and acting roles. In fact, DeVine said most of his lines in "Workaholics" are improvised, as he cowrites the show with co-stars Blake Anderson and Anders Holm. “I don’t know how to not improv, it might be my bad brains and not be able to remember the lines perfectly but that’s the plus of writing your own show,” DeVine said. “If you say it
differently I’m like, 'Yeah, I wrote it so I can say it differently, I’m testing it out.'” DeVine uses a lot of physical comedy in his work, both on and off the stage. His energy remained high throughout the show, as he demonstrated his reaction to fights, getting hit on by women in the club and his childhood enthusiasm for fairies. “I’m a pretty high-octane person so I think I just run at this speed until I pass out and then I wake up and I’m back at this speed,” DeVine said. “I’ll die early. I’ll probably die in my 50s. My heart will just explode. I drink Redbull all the time. I’m a monster. I’m a garbage can.” DeVine also said performing stand- up comedy is different from recorded television and film when it comes to breaks between high energy acting.
“What’s nice about doing a TV show like 'Workaholics' is that you can stop and eat a sandwich whenever you want,” DeVine said. “With this sometimes I’m up there and I’m like, ‘Fuck I wish I had a sandwich.' About halfway through I’m like, ‘I wish I could stop to eat Mr. Pickles,’ but I’m on stage so I have to power through.” DeVine said joking around and telling stories with other comedian friends like opener Adam Ray gives him material to work with on the stand-up stage. The 'Ghostbusters' and 'Curb Your Enthusiasm' actor had similar stand-up material to DeVine, covering weed, college life and global warming. ADAM DEVINE continued on page 6
Content NEWS CLA DEAN RETIRES .....................................2 HIKER FALLS OFF BISHOP...........................2 APPLY TO MULTIPLE CSUS ..........................3 CAL POLY INCREASES DIVERSITY................4 UNDOCUMENTED IMMIGRANTS .................6 PARKING PERMITS SOLD OUT.....................6
ARTS COMEDIAN ADAM DEVINE ...........................1 STUDENT CLOTHING VENTURE..................7
OPINION CHARLOTTESVILLE’S WAKE .....................10
SPORTS FOOTBALL LOSSING STREAK ...................11
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CLA Dean Doug Epperson to retire Aidan McGloin and Sydney Harder @ CPMustangNews
After six years serving as dean of the College of Liberal Arts, Dean Doug Epperson will retire at the end of the 2017-2018 year. Epperson began his Cal Poly career after serving as dean of Liberal Arts at Washington State University. He was ultimately drawn to Cal Poly due to its quality of leadership and dedication to student success. “It has been exciting to be part of an organization that’s growing, and that growth reflects its dynamism,” Epperson said. Before Epperson’s original decision to come to Cal Poly, his flight from San Francisco to San Luis Obispo was cancelled and Epperson hitched a ride with a Cal Poly student. His conversation with the student drew Epperson to the university. Epperson described the student as a high quality person and said their conversation made Epperson want to work with more students like him. Contributions to CLA As dean, Epperson created interdisciplinary programs alongside fellow faculty. Their flagship program in this area was the Science, Technology and Society (STS) Minors Program that started accepting applications during the 2015-2016 school year. The program includes four minors that combine
technology, public policy, science, media arts and society for students interested in learning about the intersections between each field. “It makes sense for us to carry our skills and disciplinary knowledge to the more tech side of the university,” Epperson said. “It also helps increase our own visibility and value.” To create the program, Epperson hired more faculty and created an executive committee to oversee its implementation. He got approval from the Provost, opened the required courses and worked with other departments, all while keeping the College of Liberal Arts fiscally stable in the aftermath of the Great Recession. Already in its second year, 170 students have registered for a minor within the STS Minors Program. “STS probably would not exist in [its] current form without [Epperson],” STS Program Director Richard Besel said. Epperson also oversees the 19 majors and various extracurriculars within the College of Liberal Arts. According to Forensics Director Chris Skiles, Epperson took a personal interest in the well-being of the debate team. Epperson even emailed the finalists at an international debate tournament himself. Skiles also said Epperson is the first dean who actively
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voiced a lot of support for the debate team and continually reached out to the team. “Dean Epperson is really well respected when it comes to the opinion of the faculty," Besel said. "I know that there are a lot of people who are going to miss him and his leadership. I think he is a very good dean.” Epperson will retire near Zion National Park, enjoying the natural wonders of Utah’s Red Rock Country. Epperson said he will still find ways to remain connected to Cal Poly, despite being 400 miles away. “It’s difficult to step away when your job is so rewarding and you love it, but transitions are inevitable,” Epperson said. “[Cal Poly] was a great place to be and to end one’s career on such a high note.”
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WOWie falls 15 feet off Bishop Peak
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Cynthia Lee suffered a head injury, multiple scrapes and cuts but is recovering.
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Adam DeVine performing in the Recreation Center Sept. 16 for 2017 Week of Welcome. Photo by Chris Gateley, Mustang News.
An hiker fell 15 feet off Bishop Peak Sept. 13 and was rescued by firefighters, according to Cal Fire, also known as San Luis Obispo County Fire Department. Cal Fire, San Luis Obispo City Fire Department and Santa Barbara County (SBC) Fire Department aided in the rescue. SBC Fire Department airlifted the hiker via helicopter to a nearby hospital soon after the fall. Industrial technologies and packaging freshman Cynthia Lee has been discharged from the emergency room at Sierra Vista Regional Medical Center and is recovering in her San Jose home, according to her mother Lydia Lee. Cynthia Lee was hiking with her Week of Welcome (WOW) group last Wednesday
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when she fell from Bishop Peak. According to her mother, Cynthia Lee suffered a head injury, multiple scrapes and cuts but is recovering.
“Please thank her WOW leaders,” Lydia said. “They stayed with her all the time. And the WOW board member who went to the hospital immediately.”
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Prospective students applying to multiple California State Universities (CSUs) can now do so in one application. The application, Cal State Apply, launched June 1. It replaced CSU Mentor, which launched in 1999. CSU spokesperson Elizabeth Chaplin said in an email that Cal State Apply makes the application process for incoming freshman, transfer, graduate and international students more streamlined and user-friendly. Some changes from CSU Mentor to Cal State Apply include the integration of the Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) into the application, GPA calculation and automatic ACT and SAT score delivery. Business administration senior Jason Lu said the immediate test score delivery re-
assures worried students wondering if the universities they applied to got their test scores by the deadline. “It was always a worry - ‘What if I get declined if the college didn’t get my grades in time?’” Lu said. Lu also noted one of the differences between Cal Poly’s application and those for other CSUs: Cal Poly’s included questions about extracurricular activities. Without asking students about their work outside of school, students could be impacted in the application process, he said. “Since [the CSU] is only doing [the application process] by grades and transcript, it’s not getting the full scope of a student, and that’s my main problem with CSU registration,” Lu said. ONE APPLICATION continued on page 5
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PCW 2017 PCW 2017 took place from April 21 to 23 and consisted of a series of activities for students and workshops for parents. Activities scheduled for students included campus and housing tours, tours of downtown, a club breakout session, performances and University Union Power Hour. Prospective students were housed with current members of cultural organizations to ensure an authentic Cal Poly experience. According to the PCW website, current students were paired with prospective students based on similar interests and characterstics including major and ethnicity. More than 20 student PolyCultural Organizations helped to make this weekend possible.
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Cal Poly’s Fall 2017 incoming class is the most ethnically diverse in more than 20 years, according to university spokesperson Matt Lazier. Breakdowns show the class includes more than 1,136 students classified as underrepresented minorities, an increase from approximately 754 students last year. Despite the university’s overall diversity improving in the last five years, the size of some minority groups on campus has remained stagnant or decreased from year to year. Cal Poly still stands as the least diverse campus among all California State Universities. Cal Poly has tried to increase diversity among students by facilitating Poly Cultural Weekend (PCW). PCW is intended to showcase diversity and resources at Cal Poly to potential incoming minority students. During this weekend, cultural organizations on campus come together to give high school seniors and transfer students a taste of what Cal Poly has to
offer. PCW was founded in 2004 when minorities accounted for only 26.3 percent of the student population at Cal Poly. As of 2016, minorities account for 36.42 percent of the student population.
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Cal Poly spokesperson Matt Lazier said Cal Poly Admissions will keep its set of four questions pertaining to extracurriculars. “When the application opens on Oct. 1 for undergraduate students, we will continue utilizing a comprehensive review that includes questions surrounding extra-curricular activities and work experience,” Lazier said. As for other campuses, Chaplin said there is a possibility that “an individual campus could ask for additional information later on in the application process depending on the campus and the program being applied to.” Civil engineering senior Michael Choi applied to multiple CSUs, including CSU Pomona, Cal Poly and CSU Fullerton. He said Cal State Apply seems like a way to encourage more students to apply to several universities instead of limiting themselves to one. “I feel like a decent amount of students applying to colleges don’t apply to others because of the amount of work it takes to fill out one application,” he said. “So stu-
dents will apply to colleges they wouldn’t have considered applying to before.” Select CSU campuses can only admit a limited number of students because majors and colleges are impacted. According to the CSU website, impaction occurs when “a campus has reached its enrollment capacity in terms of instructional resources and physical support and cannot accommodate all the eligible undergraduate applications it receives during the initial filing period.” For example, Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, CSU San Diego, CSU Long Beach, CSU Fresno, CSU Fullerton and CSU San Jose are among the colleges in which all undergraduate programs for first-time freshmen are impacted. On the other hand, Chaplin said the CSU system cannot determine whether the introduction of Cal State Apply will increase the amount of applicants to each university. “We cannot forecast as to whether or not that means that will increase the number of applicants to individual campuses,” Chaplin said. The first incoming application period for CSUs was June 1 to 30. The next application submission period for Fall 2018 will open Oct. 1 through Cal State Apply.
WELCOME BACK MUSTANGS! We are so excited for students to come back to school and try out all our new additions to Campus Dining. We’d love to hear what you think.
#CHOOSEWELL Swing by 805 Café between classes for a delicious and nutritious Sambozan organic acai bowl. Acai is a great way to get antioxidants, fiber and heart-healthy fats.
FREE SHAKE DAY IS COMING Shake Smart is offering free shakes all day on Thursday, Sept. 21 in honor of their grand opening!
WE LOVE OUR HYDRATION STATIONS There are 25 hydration stations across campus where students are able fill up their water bottles with filtered water and take part in reducing plastic waste. That’s a win-win! And an easy step to reduce your foodprint.
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The University Police Department (UPD) published a training manual Sept. 5 for its officers regarding updated policies on undocumented immigrants. This followed the announcement that President Trump plans to rescind the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program that allows individuals who illegally entered the United States as minors deferred action from deportation. The policy Within the policy, UPD states that the enforcement of federal immigration law is not within the primary jurisdiction of university law enforcement. Further, the policy states that UPD will not enter into agreements with other agencies to enforce federal immigration law unless required by law.
“The University Police Department will not honor [Immigration and Customs Enforcement] immigration hold requests, unless doing so is consistent with California Government Code...” UPD said. “Individuals will not be contacted, detained, questioned, or arrested solely on the basis of being or suspected of being an undocumented immigrant, except as required by law.” However, this does not apply to certain undocumented immigrants as required by California Government Code §§7282.5. An immigration hold request may be honored by UPD if an individual falls under the following categories: • Has been convicted of a misdemeanor within the past five years or of a felony at any time; • Is brought before a magistrate and charged with a felony;
• Has an outstanding federal felony arrest warrant; • Is a registered sex offender or arsonist. Further, if an individual is booked into San Luis Obispo County Jail, they are subject to county law enforcement procedures regarding undocumented immigration. However, the SLO County Sheriff ’s Office stated earlier this year that it is not in the business of enforcing federal immigration law. Federal agencies will be restricted from making use of Cal Poly’s campus for immigration enforcement. “[Immigration and Customs Enforcement] will not be permitted to use campus facilities for immigration enforcement purposes unless mandated by court order or to provide emergency safety needs,” UPD said. In its policy, UPD instructs its officers to not attempt to determine the immigration status
of a crime victim or witness. “Members shall not record any information regarding an individual’s immigration status, citizenship status or country of birth, including when interviewing victims or witnesses except as related to U-VISA/T-VISA Nonimmigrant Status unless such information is relevant evidence in a criminal case,” UPD said. In such a situation where an officer must determine the identity of an individual, a PolyCard issued by Cal Poly is considered a valid form of identification, according to the policy. “All individuals, regardless of their immigration status, should feel secure that contacting law enforcement in times of crisis or to report suspicious or criminal activity will not make them vulnerable to deportation,” UPD said. According to UPD, its Training Sergeant will be tasked with training all UPD officers to understand and implement its immigration policy.
Annual and fall quarter general parking permits sold out Gina Randazzo @Gina_Randazzo1
spaces in several other lots. According to Lazier, the remaining 4,624 spaces are designated for residents, facGeneral annual and fall quarter parking ulty/staff, sponsored guests, motorcycles permits have sold out. However, daily and and other specialty parking including that weekly permits that allow parking in other for state vehicles, disabled, electric vehicle general parking spaces in the Grand Avenue charging and van/car pools. parking structure, the K1 and H1 Resident passes are still available lots and “Orange” lots (H12, for the R1 lot and Poly Canyon H14 and H16) are still Village structures, but sold available, according to out for the R4 lot.To free an email from uniup parking spaces, versity spokesperson incoming freshmen Obviously parking Matt Lazier. living on campus has always been a The university are not allowed to sold out of generbring vehicles. problem at Cal Poly, but al permits last fall Biology senior this new system is not quarter because Aiysha Mahmood of limited parking lives in Arroyo beneficial to people. spaces. Cal Poly sold Grande and drives to the same amount of school every day. She AIYSHA MAHMOOD permits this year starting bought an annual parkAug. 28, but designated the ing permit for two years but lots differently. was unable to buy one this year. This year, general spaces for campus This year, Mahmood said she plans get to commuters are divided in several ways. The school early to park in a lot that allows daily “Orange” lots are designated exclusively for and weekly general permits. longer-term quarterly and annual general “It puts me in a tough position because I day permits (until 5 p.m.). These lots have know those general lots are going to fill up 1,297 spaces. There are 1,485 other general really fast,” Mahmood said. “It definitely
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sucks especially since I’m actually a commuter and I don’t have the option to take the bus or anything. It just puts me in a really bad position and makes me feel like Cal Poly doesn’t really care. Obviously parking has always been a problem at Cal Poly, but this new system is not beneficial to people.” According to Parking Services student assistant Karen Lopez, daily and weekly general parking permits can be bought at the Cal Poly visitor’s center on Grand Avenue, the University Police Department kiosk and in the K1 and H1 lots. Daily permits are $5 and weekly permits are $25.
According to Lazier, the university is also adding several hundred bike racks throughout campus, developing a bike share rental program, working with SLO Transit on optimizing routes that serve the Cal Poly community and converting the G2 lot to a short-term lot to allow more students to park there while visiting the nearby Recreation Center. Cal Poly encourages students and employees to use public transportation and alternative modes of transportation like biking, walking and carpooling to commute to campus.
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“With Adam and I, all the time we’ll be talking and laughing and joking and he’ll be like ‘Oh dude that would work perfect with that joke that you had,’” DeVine said. On “Workaholics,” DeVine said working with his close friends also made developing the show easier and more relaxing. “With the ‘Workaholics’ guys Blake and Anders, that I’m so comfortable with, it’s just nice, you know their strengths so well,” DeVine said. “When you see an opening for them to be really funny you can just be like ‘Hey dude you should do that thing that you’re so funny at.’ There’s a comfortability that you don’t have with other actors.” Like Robert De Niro. “I was in a movie with Robert De Niro and I wasn’t gonna go tell him ‘Hey you should do this,’” DeVine said. “He’d be like ‘Don’t speak to me.’” After a few more shows at colleges and other venues, DeVine will tour Europe and the Middle East on a United Service Organizations Inc. (USO) tour, where he will perform for military
personnel on aircraft carriers and military bases. DeVine’s stops include Iraq, Iran, Italy, Poland and the United Arab Emirates. Besides his “Weird Life” stand-up tour that started in January, DeVine has been working on several movies such as Netflix original “Game Over Man!” which he wrote and stars in alongside Anderson and Holm. He also worked on “Isn’t It Romantic,” a romantic comedy premiering in 2019, starring Liam Hemsworth and Rebel Wilson. Additionally, DeVine, Anderson and Holm are producing “Eggplant Emoji,” a movie about high school friends on a camping trip when one friend accidentally severs a body part with his butterfly knife and the gang has to get it back. Through all of his work, DeVine said his advice for success is to do what you love and do it well. “Do what you are passionate about,” DeVine said. “Find something you really care about and work harder than anyone you know. I think that’s kind of my mantra going into comedy. Work harder than your peers and then you’ll meet peers that are working harder than you and then match them. You’ll be successful just through sheer tenacity.”
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| The first time DeVine was recognized in public he flashed the double peace sign.
Slade clothing: One-stop college survival guide Emma Kumagawa @emma_kumagawa
When agricultural communications sophomore Carolyn Ringer began college, she dove into the unfamiliar worlds of dorm, greek and night life without any clear ideas of what to expect. She found herself wishing for an older sister figure to turn to for advice and guidance. As Ringer began to learn the ropes of college life, she realized that she could share her newfound knowledge with other girls to help them through similar experiences. “I felt like I jumped into the deep end and wanted to be like a life raft for others,” Ringer said. As a result, Ringer created Slade, a “one-stop college survival guide.” Slade is an online boutique and lifestyle blog run by college-aged women primarily at Cal Poly, with social media presences on Instagram (slade.clothing) and Twitter (SladeCloCo) featuring Slade model Maddie Snow. “Modeling for Slade has been a really fun experience, and I’m amazed that Caroline is capable of starting her own business at such a young age while being a full-time college student,” wine and viticulture junior Snow said. The Slade ethos The name “Slade” was originally inspired by a character’s name that Ringer heard on a TV show. After doing some research, she found that the word means “river valley” in England, which reminded her of the Central Valley, where she grew up. The website’s mission statement is,
“There’s a thin line between being a kid and being an adult, and the only time you get to stand on both sides, is college. So go forth and do dumb things!” To elaborate, Ringer said in college, “you’re as free as you will ever be socially,” meaning that there are endless possibilities for experimenting with fashion and fun. Of course, she acknowledged that such factors revolve around a budget, which is why the boutique’s prices are “something that makes Slade a little bit unique.” Slade clothing is marked one-and-a-half to two times above the original price, which is less than most retailers. Ringer wants Slade to be an affordable resource for women to go to when they have some extra money to spend. In addition to the site’s shopping section, there is a lifestyle section with links to blog posts by Cal Poly students, advice vlogs by Ringer and short drunken stories by anonymous posters. Of course, managing a business is a demanding responsibility for Ringer, on top of balancing schoolwork, greek life and everything else. “I am 100 percent of the time either in class, at a sorority meeting or event, at Slade or sleeping,” Ringer said. “The only extracurricular activity I do is watch ‘How I Met Your Mother’ and maybe eat.” Dealing with the stress of being a student entrepreneur Ringer is no stranger to the balancing act; in high school, she was the cheerleading team captain, involved in student gov-
ernment and dance and an employee at a boutique. Ringer also participated in the Gallo Early Start Leadership program for two years in high school, through which she organized a fundraiser to fight domestic violence. The mentorship program equipped her with skills necessary to create business plans and timelines, as well as to effectively utilize resources. Additionally, Ringer learned how to keep books, manage inventory, keep receipts and more from her father, who has successfully started his own businesses. With assistance from her family, as well as from her roommate and close friends, Ringer is able to manage her plethora of tasks and responsibilities. One way she stays sane is by venting about whatever is on her mind to those in her support system. “Once I get things off my chest and work through every possible outcome, it makes [them] manageable,” Ringer said. “Even if there are things that are coming up that I’m worried or super scared about, the second I feel like I tell someone else about them or write them down, that’s as bad as it’s going to get. It’s like, a monster in the dark is way scarier than a monster in the light.” In order to stay organized, Ringer primarily makes to-do lists on an app called “Trello”, which she calls “my best friend on my phone.” She found that “without fail,” the amount of time she spends working on Slade business correlates with the amount of sales, showing her that all of her hard work lit-
erally pays off. Slade’s new office unit in Grover Beach is definitely a testament to that, as well as its growing number of followers and shoppers. However, there are times when Ringer feels as though she is doing everything wrong and all she can do is accept defeat and move on. She described “the learning process” of working on Slade, such as relaunching the company’s website in order to better display her vision of its layout and look. Moving forward with Slade Currently, Ringer is working on expanding the brand by finding ambassadors to help publicize Slade on Instagram. She is also in the process of introducing a vintage aspect to Slade, which will have “one of a kind” pieces that she will alter herself. Ringer hopes to establish a Slade brand and transition to selling personal designs rather than simply obtaining and redistributing clothing from other designers. While Slade does not have any sponsorships at the moment, there will be possible opportunities later this quarter when Carolyn hopes to create care packages for future freshmen. Her vision is to help women pamper themselves as they adjust to living in the dorms and to partner with certain brands to receive discounted products. In the future, Ringer would like to have a Slade representative at as many colleges as possible. If Slade continues to expand, she’d love to have stores in big cities, such as New York, Los Angeles and San Francisco.
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ARIES March 21–April 20
LIBRA Sept. 23–Oct. 23
Aries, communication is essential in any relationship, including ones of a romantic nature. Learn to get your point across without being too forward.
Libra, spend some time relaxing at home in the coming days. The rest and relaxation will do your body good. Rise to action when you are called upon.
TAURUS April 21 – May 21 Taurus, you may have little desire to go above and beyond what is necessary this week. You may want to spend much of your time sticking to familiar routines.
SCORPIO Oct. 24 – Nov. 22
GEMINI May 22 – June 21
SAGITTARIUS Nov. 23 – Dec. 21
Gemini, you can probably use a good dose of peace and quiet right now, but there are too many things on your calendar for this to be possible anytime soon.
Sagittarius, it is not uncommon to feel on edge when leaving your comfort zone. Embrace this sense of adventure and uncertainty and make the most of a unique opportunity.
CANCER June 22 – July 22
CAPRICORN Dec. 22 – Jan. 20
Cancer, enjoy a boost in ambition, stamina and overall energy in the coming days. This will help you initiate and complete projects with amazing precision.
Capricorn, you desire stability even though you take some chances in the coming days. You may appear surefooted to others, but your nerves may be out of control. Take things slowly.
LEO July 23–Aug. 23
AQUARIUS Jan. 21 – Feb. 18
Intense desires are simmering just beneath the surface, Leo. But you’re not sure how to express your feelings just yet. Usually you are direct, but this may require finesse.
Aquarius, thoughts keep tugging at your emotions and leaving you with lingering feelings of doubt. It is time to push away those feelings once and for all.
VIRGO Aug. 24 – Sept. 22
PISCES Feb. 19 – March 20
Hanging out with friends seems like a great idea, especially when all of your tasks at work and at home have been completed, Virgo. Don’t let anything hold you back.
Pisces, find different ways to express your feelings to your partner. This can open the lines of communication and strengthen your bond.
Pay careful attention to all details, Scorpio. They are trying to tell you something about your future. You just don’t know where the road will bend.
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OPINION
Max Reichardt @max_reichardt
More than a month past the violent clash in Charlottesville, Virginia and while the news cycle abandoned the story, the scars from such naked, vitriolic hatred still sting. Many people are left wanting starker condemnation from the United States president, since both his initial response and revised statement rang hollow and disingenuous. Other people are confused what constitutional rights, such as freedom of speech, are really afforded to Americans. For most, there is a sense of uncertainty like no other. Lingering questions circle the aftermath like vultures. Was there ultimately violence on both sides? Yes, absolutely. Was one side unequivocally in the wrong from the very beginning, before the violence began? Absolutely. It takes two to tango, but one cannot reasonably expect brash displays of racism, white supremacy and Nazism to be peaceably absorbed by passers-by. Torchlit marches, Nazi salutes and slogans like “blood and soil” and “Jews will not replace us” test the sheerest limits of free speech, and these symbols of abhorrent hatred will always be provocative in the worst way. For those Americans who have been historically marginalized, hated and discriminated against, I can only sadly imagine that this is not new. This is but a flare-up of bigotry that has existed in the United States since before any reader of this article was born, and the collective shock of many of us is a testament to our ignorance. It might make some sick to imagine how or why one could feel so terribly toward another person for something as seemingly inconsequential as the color of their skin or which god they pray to, if they pray at all. The religious landscape of the U.S. is indeed changing. A 2014 survey by the Pew Research Center reported 70.6 percent of Americans identified as “Christian” and 20.9 percent as “Catholic”. The same survey reported 1.9 percent “Jewish” and less than one percent “Muslim”. However, recent findings from Public Religion Research institute (PRRI) indicate a decline in overall percentage of white American Christians/ Catholics (wit, 74.8 percent of respondents to the last U.S. Census self-identified as “white”) and an increase in young people who are unaffiliated.
Why Charlottesville is still worthy for further discussion Despite the decline, white Christians remain the plurality. Though white-Christian heteronormativity is the “normal” in many places and forms of media, that does not mean it is not okay to be white or Christian or straight. You are not a bad person for being a white Christian, cisgender or for having privilege — though you might be if you abuse that privilege. White Christianity is represented in much of Congress and the majority of law enforcement. Such a dominant presence only exacerbates existing biases and entrenches them in law, though not always explicitly. By many demographic and institutional measures, the racist protestors in Charlottesville do not have to fear for their identity or dominant position in the current status quo.
Yet, they are afraid. These bigots are afraid of a population that continually diversifies, however incrementally. “Jews will not replace us?” Please. The same PRRI data shows Jews represent 1.5 percent of the U.S. population. They are afraid of equity because they are not up to the task of fair competition. Instead of resenting the rising influence of minority groups, we should celebrate it. The inherent responsibility of a dominant party in a society is to leverage dominance to bring up the disenfranchised, not to abuse that domination and subjugate them further. We, the privileged must first recognize that privilege, then work to close the gap for the non-privileged until we are all equal in every sense of the word. The U.S. is a coalition formed on ideals,
The U.S. is a coalition formed on ideals, not identities.
not identities. We are bound by tenets of a grand democratic experiment. We do have a wonderful country despite some of the outdated, racist people and institutions that persist. We have to believe in that, and we must never forget the price that was paid over the years to keep this experiment afloat. We might know people like the bigots we saw in Charlottesville. Some of us might even be related to people like that, but we cannot stay silent, even if it’s for the sake of family, respect or taboo; for all that is necessary for evil to triumph is for good people to do nothing. Get educated. Pay attention to history, politics and current events. Respect other people and cultures. Expose yourself to people who are different from you, then befriend and learn from them. I don’t claim to have all the answers, but I do know this; respect and love are the only things keeping us together. Give them freely and don’t take them for granted.
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DEVASTATED | The Mustangs’ may have to make some changes to future gameplan if first-team All-American running back Joe Protheroe’s injury will keep him out for the season.
Cal Poly football’s losing streak extended to four Daniel Dempster @ dandempsterMMJ
Cal Poly remains winless this season after a 45-38 overtime defeat against No. 21 Northern Iowa (UNI) Sept. 9. Despite having an explosive offensive performance totaling 543 yards, the Mustangs gave up 28 points in the second quarter, creating an insurmountable deficit. Quarterback Khaleel Jenkins led Cal Poly to a touchdown on their opening drive and capped it off with a 44-yard touchdown pass to Kyle Lewis. More opportunities came for the Mustangs early in the form of two UNI turnovers, but the offense could not capitalize on their defense’s early success. UNI’s successful second quarter was jump-started by a Jenkins fumble returned 48 yards for a touchdown, giving the Panthers a 14-7 lead over the Mustangs early in the second quarter. Jenkins bounced back
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Students speak out about PCW Cultural organizations on campus aide hundreds of students in making genuine connections with fellow Mustangs each year, creating a sense of community. Through PCW, these cultural organizations have the opportunity to enhance their visibility on campus. Sociology sophomore Frank Gaspar volunteered
from two early fumbles quickly, throwing two more touchdown passes to J.J. Koski. The game was tied 21-21 with under a minute left in the first half, but UNI quarterback Eli Dunne picked apart the Mustang secondary to give the Panthers a touchdown lead going into halftime. Cal Poly opened the second half with a lengthy scoring-drive resulting in a field goal but were unable to score again until the fourth quarter. The defense forced a three-and-out on the ensuing possession to give the offense a chance to tie, trailing by a touchdown. The offense, starting with poor field position, made it out to about midfield. Jenkins then threw a 54-yard touchdown pass to Lewis to send the game into overtime. However, UNI continued to exploit Cal Poly’s weak pass defense, getting into the endzone against one-on-one outside coverage. The offense turned it over on downs
on the ensuing possession without getting a first down, losing the game for the Mustangs. Cal Poly played without their premier rusher Joe Protheroe, who is likely out for the rest of the season after suffering a knee injury in a game against San Jose State. Jared Mohamed is proving to be a solid replacement, rushing for 112 yards on 23 carries against NAU. Jenkins is also proving to be a productive running threat. The quarterback finished with more than 100 yards and one touchdown on the ground. Jenkins also added 238 yards and four touchdowns through the air, both career-highs. This provides a positive note for the loss as the Mustangs showed their offense is much more balanced. The Mustangs will rest on a much-needed bye week before their conference opener Sept. 23 against NAU. Cal Poly coach Tim Walsh had high praise for NAU leading into the season.
“I think they are the best team in the league athletically,” Walsh said. NAU will also be looking for their first win. The Lumberjacks are currently 0-2 after being selected to finish third in the Big Sky preseason polls. Like Cal Poly, NAU will come into game after resting this week on a bye. Although Jenkins showed his ability to make big plays in the passing game, Cal Poly may return their focus to their rush attack on offense. In their previous game, the Lumberjacks gave up over 200 yards on the ground in their last game against Western Illinois. Cal Poly dominated time of possession in their recent loss, which will be a key to success in their next game. If they can minimize turnovers and hold the ball longer with lengthy drives, the Mustangs will give themselves a better chance to win by spending less time on defense.
for PCW through Queer and Trans People of Color (QTPOC) and Hip-Hop Choreography Club. “The goal is to show them that they do have a place here on campus and convey that although there is a lack of diversity and lack of representation for a lot of students of color here, the communities that we do form here are really strong,” Gaspar said. Animal science sophomore and PCW host Tim Guerzon is making it his personal mis-
sion to promote recognition of diversity at Cal Poly. Guerzon found a sense of home in the Pilipino Cultural Exchange Club (PCE) and hopes other students will find a sense of home in cultural organizations as well. “There’s all these clubs that make them feel more at home,” Guerzon said. “That’s the ultimate goal — to have a foundation of either their culture or people that remind them of home so that they have a stable foundation when they start at Cal Poly.”
English sophomore Alex Tran expressed how essential facilitating events like PCW at Cal Poly is given Cal Poly’s demographics. “Coming here it’s kind of a culture shock because it’s hard to find people that relate to you, that are similar to you and that you can connect with and so these events will kind of reassure you that there is a community where you can find comfort and similarities,” Hip-Hop Choreography Club host Tran said.